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Derek and I talk about performance mindset, and how his NHL clients increase their performance significantly through his coaching techniques.

Derek also works with numerous high performance CEO's to help them increase productivity, performance, and quality of life. Dereks services are often mandatory as a condition of providing venture capital. His reputation is unmatched in Performance coaching

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Derek Is Also A Partner And International Executive Strategist With An Alberta Based Executive Firm And Serves As A Confidant And Advisor To Many C Suite Executives & Corporate Athletes In The Medical, Airline, Financial And Oil Industries. Derek Has 10+ Years Of Public Speaking Experience And Has Spent Countless Hours Facilitating Leadership And Brand Development, ESG & DE&I Workshops Throughout North America & Europe.

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Author of: Hello Sleep, the science and art of overcoming insomnia without medications.

PTSD and a good nights sleep

Sleep deprivation in Military training, and the long term effects

dreams and nightmares

Sleep myths

Melatonin Myths

do's and don'ts of getting a good night sleep

Ep. #300. Don St. John, PHD, Award winning author of: Healing the wounds of childhood

Ayahuasca,

Somatic,

Connection,

Christ,

Social and Political impacts of trauma

disconnection

When you heal...

5 more people benefit from your healing

25 more people benefit from your healing passed on from the 5

125 more people benefit from your healing passed on from the 25

If you're looking to make a positive impact on the world...heal yourself. Healing yourself will make a significant positive impact on dozens of other people.

Is it even possible to go too far?

I love the idea of inclusivity. I grew up being bullied, isolated, and left out. I don't want ANYONE to feel that way.

And...should a group bend to the will of an individual because of a preference? How about if an individual has a need?

In the case of someone being deaf, blind, or wheelchair bound, I think it's clear that the group should bend to the individual.

If a person has a mere "preference", which is contrary to the group, then I believe the polite thing to do is concede to the majority.

Am I wrong? Am I right? Are there other options, or factors to consider?

Please join the conversation.

M

Ep. #297. "Flat Earthers" the true test of your ability to engage in a thoughtful conversation

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When emotion is high, rationale is low

Jane Elliot experiment:

Ep. #296. Show Update, a little about my sponsor, Pure Life Healthcare Management

Ep. #295. I am a Freemason. Here is my confession.

I've been out of the lodge since 2012, and I do toy with the idea of joining again.

Since 2006, I've heard every accusation against the Masons that I can imagine. The most common is that we run the world and/or worship the devil. What I find is that once peoples minds have been made up, that's it. No discussion can be had.

To diminish the fact that I'm an ACTUAL Mason, it's always the same comment: "you just didn't get high enough to learn the truth". This has ALWAYS been said to me as a statement, never once has anyone ever asked, "did you make it to the highest levels?" People prefer to assume, instead of ask.

I was a Master Mason, sat as a Senior Warden, and was elected to be Master of the lodge, Sherwood #183.

Masonry does not have a vertical hierarchy. Instead, we have a system of lateral progression, which is baffling to most folks. We don't hold office above each other. Instead, we walk WITH each other as guides on our journey.

Our system is a threat to the notion of hierarchal establishments. It's little wonder that we are attacked so often, and so viciously.

Are all Freemasons good people? Nope. Definitely not. Just like EVERY group of people, we have some bad apples, and a whole lot of good eggs. Veterans, Police, Nurses, Trades people, Politicians, ....all are groups of individuals. Some are bad, some are good.

The lessons of freemasonry however are wonderful. Faith, Hope, Charity. Good stuff. Brotherly love, and harmony. Very good stuff.

I hope you enjoyed this episode. Be well.

What is abuse?

Abusers rarely, if ever realize they are abusive.  If you call them out on their behavior, they will often react with something to the tune of, “You’re too sensitive, suck it up, quit your whining”.  

If you point out their lack of empathy, they will simply deny your claim and trivialize your concerns. Or, they may justify their lack of empathy by stating that you are not “deserving” of empathy. 

Abusers are often heard to be judging others, especially those who disagree with them.  Any opposition to their view-point  is met with insults of some sort. They’ll say things like:

Abusers tell you through their actions or words that YOUR opinion does not matter.  Your thoughts are not worth consideration, and your voice is not worth listening to.  If your thoughts and voice have no value to an abuser, then neither does your very existence.

In every genocide, groups of people have been trivialized as not worth listening to, not worth empathy, not worth the air they breath.  It may seem like a leap, to compare a garden variety abuser with a genocidal maniac…but it’s the same.  The mentality is the same, the only difference is the degree of abuse.  The degree of abuse is proportionate to the power held by the abuser.  The greater the power, the greater the abuse. 

A dictator who is also an abuser will think nothing of killing those who oppose him, not just because he sees opponents as a threat..but because he sees them as inferior.  An abuser feels that those who are inferior, do not have the right to protest, be heard, or to speak out.  An abuser is perfectly comfortable marginalizing those they feel are inferior by denying their basic rights of speech, assembly, protest, and movement. All these rights they never give up themselves, but an abuser is comfortable denying others these basic rights. 

In relationships, we see abusers removing the voice of the abused.  Their victims can’t ever do anything “right”.  They will constantly correct, criticize, or complain about their victims.  They consistently trivialize, marginalize, and minimize their victims point of view. 

When abusers become national leaders, their followers tend to take on the abusive traits of the leader.  They parrot the abusive labels, and demonize anyone who opposes the abuser.  This is how dictatorships flourish. 

We use diagnostic labels such as narcissist, sociopath, etc, but the common denominator is a pattern of abuse.  The bottom line is refusing to attempt to understand the lived experience and perspective of others. A lack of, or absence of empathy is the hallmark of an abuser. This lack of empathy manifests as insults and demonization. 

One of the obstacles to having empathy, is the lack of understanding of what empathy actually is.  Often people conflate empathy with agreement, but this is not the case.  You can empathize with someone whom you disagree with.  It takes maturity and control of your ego, but it can be done. 

A truly mature and confident person finds it easy to be curious about  opinions of others which are contrary to their own.  A person who lacks confidence finds it unimaginable to be curious about the opinions of those who disagree with them. 

Curiosity ......

Ep. #293. Eddie Kamps, Injured Veteran being ignored by DND and VAC

Eddie has written over 37 letters to the Minister of National Defence, without any reply. All he wants is for his release to be changed to a medical release, which would be more accurate, and would also open up some doors for him for access to resources. Eddie has been ignored.

Eddie was an officer, and was in Afghanistan. He served his time, and is deserving of being acknowledged.

Please help by sharing this episode with your Member of Parliament, and ask your MP to help Eddie be acknowledged by the Minister of National Defence.